SHEEP

China's appetite for fine wool grows

THE CHINESE market represents almost $12 billion or 24 per cent of the $48 billion generated from Australian agricultural exports, and according to the ANZ bank, the Chinese love for sheep products continues to grow.

Staff writer
Australian wool is finding its way into the hands of a greater number of consumers.

Australian wool is finding its way into the hands of a greater number of consumers.

Mark Bennett Head of Australian Agribusiness at ANZ said China is Australia's most valuable export market for sheep and wool, dairy and fresh produce, and a significant trading partner for beef and grain....

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